What Would It Take to Solve the World’s Refugee Crisis?
Nov 17, 2023
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Explore the causes and challenges of the world's refugee crisis, including conflicts, climate crisis, and political instability. Learn about the UNHCR's response to a major earthquake in Country X and the complex nature of refugee movements. Discover the importance of long-term resilience and finding solutions for those unable to return home. Hear stories of hope and resilience from people affected by conflict and displacement.
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The global refugee crisis affects an estimated 108 million displaced people due to conflict, persecution, and generalized violence, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) not only assists those fleeing conflict and persecution but also supports internally displaced people within their home countries, providing emergency assistance, legal aid, and essential services.
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The Global Refugee Crisis: Numbers, Challenges, and Solutions
The podcast explores the vast scale of the global refugee crisis, which currently affects an estimated 108 million displaced people globally. Kelly Clements, UN's Deputy High Commissioner for Refugees, highlights that refugees are forced to leave their home countries due to conflict, persecution, and generalized violence. She also emphasizes the challenges faced by displaced individuals in obtaining legal paperwork and the need for innovative solutions. The UNHCR is working towards a more comprehensive approach, combining humanitarian and development efforts to address the root causes and support refugees and host communities alike.
The Role of UNHCR in the Refugee Crisis
Kelly Clements describes the role of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) in providing support to refugees and displaced people worldwide. She explains that UNHCR focuses not only on assisting those fleeing conflict and persecution but also on supporting internally displaced people within their home countries. The organization works closely with governments and local authorities to provide emergency assistance, protection, aid, legal assistance, and other essential services to those in need. Additionally, UNHCR aims to foster self-reliance and resilience in refugee communities and advocates for the inclusion of refugees in host countries' education and healthcare systems.
Private Sector Engagement and Innovative Financing for Refugee Response
The podcast discusses the importance of private sector engagement and innovative financing for addressing the refugee crisis. While acknowledging the generous support provided by traditional donors like the United States, the podcast emphasizes the need for greater diversity of funding sources. Kelly Clements highlights the value of private sector involvement, including expertise, innovation, and advocacy in refugee response efforts. The UNHCR is actively collaborating with international financial institutions and exploring avenues such as blended finance to leverage additional resources and develop sustainable solutions for refugee populations.
2023 is on track to be the worst year on record for refugees. And the figures for internally displaced people—communities forced to move within their own countries to escape conflict or natural disaster—are even worse. How do we fix this?
Kelly T. Clements, the deputy high commissioner at the U.N. agency tasked with responding to this crisis, joins Global Reboot to discuss solutions to this growing problem. This episode was recorded as a special live taping in September at the United Nations General Assembly. You can watch the video version of this live taping here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPt7kI5KI3E
Global Reboot is produced in partnership with the Doha Forum.